Week 1: Kick-Off Week
January 8-14, 2024
"Embarking on a Journey of Discovery"
Hello, Brilliant Readers of All Ages!
Itโs Wandering Willie here, buzzing with excitement to welcome you to Week 1 of our SaskPower Northern Reading Program. Weโre launching into a world filled with stories, adventures, and fun!
๐ Get Ready for an Adventure!
Weโre launching into our SaskPower Northern Reading Program with some fantastic activities! But first, if you haven’t registered yet, please do so โ it’s quick, easy, and opens the door to our world of reading! But hurry โ you’ll want to catch this wave of adventure before the registration deadline on January 19th, 2024.
๐ Ready to Join?
Click here to register!
Once you’re registered, get ready to dive into the fun:
Grab Your Reading Passport: This is your ticket to adventure, guiding you through your reading journey.
Weekly Reading Tracker Bookmarks: Available in Cree, Dene, French and English, these bookmarks will help you keep track of your reading progress in style!
Reading Minute Graph: Perfect for our math-loving participants who want to visualize their progress.
Interactive Reading Fortune Tellers: A super fun way to explore reading choices โ theyโre a hit with everyone!
Find all these amazing materials here -> Reading Resources
๐ค Not sure what you can read?
It’s a good idea to check out our reading guidelines here before you start. They’ll help you get the most out of your reading experience!
๐ Start Tracking Those Minutes:
You can begin tracking your reading minutes right away. And guess what? You get to earn Bonus Points by completing cool challenges.
This week, try getting a library card, visit the PNLS website to explore our online catalog, download handy library apps, and fill out a Reading Interest Survey (both print and online versions are ready for you).
๐ Weekly Challenges Await:
Keep an eye on the SaskPower Northern Reading Program website each week for new challenges and activities. Weโve got something exciting for everyone!
๐ฃ Adventurers, Pathfinders, and Voyagers:
- Adventurers (our younger readers): Iโve got specially crafted materials just for you!
- Pathfinders (the teens in the house): Your journey through stories will be thrilling with resources made for your curious minds.
- Voyagers (the awesome adults): Discover materials tailored to your vast sea of reading experiences.
Logging Your Reading Minutes:
- Individual Participants: Remember to log your minutes into the Northern Reading Program Progress Tracker at least once a week. Keeping your progress up to date will be reflected in the leaderboard. Letโs make those minutes count!
- Participants in Schools, Groups, or Organizations: Please submit your reading minutes to your teacher or reading program volunteer weekly. They’ll log your reading minutes for you. Teamwork makes the dream work!
So, are you ready to embark on this fantastic journey of discovery? Letโs open those books and dive into new worlds together!
Happy Reading and Exploring,
Wandering Willie ๐๐๐
Reading Interest Surveys
Earn Bonus Points
Sign up for a public library card
Earn 2 Bonus Points!
Download the Libby library app
Earn 2 Bonus Points!
Download the PressReader library app
Earn 2 Bonus Points!
Download the SILS library app
Earn 2 Bonus Points!
Visit the Pahkisimon Nuyeสรกh Library System (PNLS) webpage and browse our online catalogue, eBooks, eAudiobooks and eResources
Earn 2 Bonus Points!
Play the Dewey Decimal System game "Shelver"
Earn 3 Bonus Points!
